Generic Registered Nursing Curriculum

Course Sequence by Semester

The following sequence of courses represents the program of the generic nursing student who is enrolled in the four-semester program leading an associate degree. Applicants who are interested in Registered Nurse licensure and who are already licensed as Vocational Nurses in California should refer to the course sequence description for the Career Ladder Program.

Students are admitted to the standard schedule every semester.  This schedule offers classes and clinical experiences primarily during the daytime and week days.  However, because of classroom availability and clinical space, late afternoon, evening, and weekend experiences are included at times during the sequence of classes and students must be able to accommodate these times. 

Weekend/evening schedules are also available (along with the standard schedule) for students who begin their studies in the winter/spring of each year.  This option begins classroom hours at 4:00 or 4:30 and may begin clinical rotations as early as 3:00 p.m. for weekday hospital hours.

The structure of some courses varies in length. For a more complete description of course scheduling, please click on "Course Descriptions" at the bottom of this page.

Winter Intersession or Summer Session (6 week):

Winter Intersession or Summer Session (6 week):

* Optional, but highly recommended.